Accounts Assistant - Freight

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team at a leading global technology group, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing freight costs and enhancing financial accuracy. This position offers a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and innovation. With a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, you'll have the opportunity to advance your career in accounting and financial control. Enjoy a range of perks including generous leave policies, professional development programs, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

On-site gym

Subsidised bus pass

Up to 50% staff discount

Access to on-site barber

Employee Assistance Programme

Anniversary gifts

Access to in-house GP

Compassionate leave

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel user with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting freight costs and updating reconciliation documents.
• Liaising with stakeholders for data accuracy.
• Undertaking month-end processes and improving reporting.

Skills

Excel

Teamwork

Data Presentation

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Accounts Assistant - Freight, Manchester

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Client:

THG

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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About THG

We’re a fast-moving, global technology group that specialises in taking brands direct to consumers. We’re home to a portfolio of leading brands and sites including Myprotein, ESPA, LOOKFANTASTIC, and Cult Beauty, all of which are powered by our fully integrated digital commerce ecosystem, THG Ingenuity.

We handle everything in-house, including technology, content creation, e-commerce, marketing, manufacturing, new product development, and logistics. This comprehensive approach ensures we can fully realise our vision and maintain our leadership in a rapidly evolving global industry.

Location:Icon1, WA15 0AF

Life at THG Finance

Finance at THG is a dynamic and evolving team, covering everything from accounts receivable and payable to treasury, tax, internal audit and dedicated commercial teams for each division: Beauty, Tech, Consumer, Health, and Brands. As THG grows and takes on new ventures, our finance team supports every step of the way. Our team thrives on driving change, adaptability, and resourcefulness, maintaining financial control and profitability.

About the Role

Join a friendly and collaborative team that values innovation and teamwork. This role offers excellent career progression, providing the opportunity to shape and develop your position while showcasing your abilities. You'll have the chance to make a strong impression, with clear pathways to advance into an Accounting and Financial Control role.

We support professional growth through mentorship and development, encouraging you to take ownership of your work and contribute meaningfully to the team’s success.

Responsibilities:

• Weekly forecast of the Freight costs by Division and by Lane.
• Updating the freight reconciliation document to reflect costs using the various freight portals.
• Liaising with the relevant stakeholders, to ensure accuracy of data.
• Work together with the Management Accountant, or AFC to provide detailed analysis to the divisions, allowing them to better understand and control their costs.
• Undertaking the Month End Process for Freight & Postage, ensuring minimal variances to forecast and ensuring a process of continuous improvement.
• Liaising with freight forwarders/Couriers as necessary.
• Improving processes as well as reporting to support business decisions.
• Review the balance sheets on a monthly basis,

Requirements:

• Advanced Excel user.
• Good team player, able to work as part of a team, as well as on their own.
• Comfortable presenting data to Divisional teams.
• Access bespoke development programmes that have been designed and developed by our in-house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme that is delivered in partnership with an industry-leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Don’t want to work on your birthday? We don’t either! Enjoy your day off on us!
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Access face-to-face and virtual appointments with our in-house GP.
• Access our in-house CBT therapist.
• Access our 247 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which is provided by Bupa.
• State-of-the-art on-site gym.
• Access to our on-site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On-site staff shop.
• Access to on-site barber.
• Know someone who would be perfect for THG? Refer them and get up to £1000 when they pass their probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.